SFA vs. SE Louisiana betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 3

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The SE Louisiana Lions (4-9, 1-3 Southland) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (11-2, 4-0 Southland) on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at University Center (LA) as 3.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 136.5 points.

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SFA Cover -3.5 vs SE Louisiana -110

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SFA vs. SE Louisiana betting lines

  • SFA moneyline odds to win: -187
  • SE Louisiana moneyline odds to win: +154
  • Spread: SFA (-3.5)
  • Total: 136.5

SFA statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, SFA has performed better at home, covering five times in five home games, and four times in six road games.
  • The Lumberjacks have eclipsed the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (20%) than road tilts (33.3%).
  • In home games, SFA has won more often as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 4-0 (1.000). On the road, it is 3-1 (.750) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • On offense, the Lumberjacks were the 21st-worst team in the nation (66.6 points per game) last season. Defensively, they were 61st (68.3 points conceded per game).
  • On the boards, SFA was 75th in college basketball in rebounds (33.6 per game) last year. It was 226th in rebounds allowed (31.9 per game).
  • With 12.4 assists per game last season, the Lumberjacks were 268th in college basketball.

SFA betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-2-0 (Home: 5-0-0; Away: 4-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 6-0-0 (As Favorite: 7-1-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 3-8-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 2-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-1 (Home: 4-0; Away: 3-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-1 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.9 (160th in nation) 40.1 (51st) 36.5 (51st) 29.0 (85th) 15.5 (116th) 9.0 (12th)

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SE Louisiana statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • SE Louisiana’s winning percentage against the spread at home was .500 (5-4-1) last year. Away, it was .706 (12-5-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Lions games went over eight of 10 times at home (80%) last year, and five of 17 on the road (29.4%).
  • As moneyline underdogs last season, the Lions won a lower percentage of games at home (1-2) than away (6-7).

Last season stats

  • Last year the Lions put up 72.6 points per game (212th-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 69.8 points per contest (104th-ranked).
  • SE Louisiana grabbed 32.8 boards per game (135th-ranked in college basketball). It allowed 30.8 rebounds per contest (153rd-ranked).
  • The Lions ranked 300th in college basketball with 11.8 assists per game.

SE Louisiana betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-6-0 (Home: 0-2-0; Away: 4-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 4-4-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-6-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 3-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 0-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
40.5 (341st in nation) 45.7 (289th) 30.4 (292nd) 31.9 (227th) 12.0 (323rd) 11.8 (203rd)
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